TRIBEZA’s 2026 Summer Getaway Guide

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Escape Austin without ever boarding a plane — from luxe cabins and glamping hideaways to breezy lakeside retreats and award-winning spas, no passport required.

Lagom Retreat

Tucked into the Texas Hill Country, Lagom Retreat is a nature escape inspired by the Swedish philosophy of balance and connection. Design-forward cabins, scenic trails, spa amenities, gathering and event spaces and signature glass-ceiling stays create a refined, restorative setting to slow down, reconnect and immerse in nature.

Cinnamon Shore

Lounge amid serene coastal lakes at resort-style pools, savor on-site restaurants and browse stylish shops at Cinnamon Shore in Port Aransas, Texas. Cruise in a golf cart or stroll to the beach at the community that has redefined Texas beach life. This summer, guests can enjoy the “Best in Texas Coastal Home Tour,” June 27–July 5, new amenities and a Fourth of July to remember with their Red, White & Beach festivities. 

Drift Out West

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Drift Out West in Driftwood, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Drift Out West)

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Drift Out West is an 11-acre gathering place on Onion Creek in Driftwood, Texas, designed and built by the landscape architects at ADLA Studio and shaped by the ecology and geology of the Texas Hill Country. It sits at the threshold where Austin transitions to the Edwards Plateau: limestone, oaks, wildlife and a slower rhythm. Guests host celebrations, retreats and shared meals at farm tables, hike the creek-side trail and watch birds and sunsets from the elevated back porch. The interiors draw from the American West, using warm materials and a quieter desert-modern sensibility. It is an enduring place shaped by the land, designed for people.

Horseshoe Bay Resort

Sitting along constant-level Lake LBJ in the scenic Texas Hill Country, the Horseshoe Bay Resort offers a place to unwind with first-class experiences and accommodations. Their world-class amenities include North America’s only floating pool, a full-service marina, championship golf, a lakeside spa, tennis, pickleball and more. 

Melrose River Club

Nestled on 12 riverside acres, Melrose River Club is an adults-only retreat with 43 individually styled cabins, a resort pool and outdoor bar, an open-air dining pavilion and spring-fed river access. Equal parts refined escape and laid-back Texas river culture, Melrose River Club offers Austinites an elevated getaway that doesn’t require a plane ticket. 

Rancho Moonrise

Rancho Moonrise is a boutique retreat just outside Austin, blending laid-back luxury with Western whimsy. Guests can unwind in thoughtfully designed accommodations, lounge poolside, enjoy horseback riding, live music, two-stepping and more, or simply disconnect beneath the stars. Rancho Moonrise is the perfect ranch for overnight escapes, private events and weddings.

Lake Austin Spa Resort

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Lake Austin Spa Resort. (Photo by Bennett Creative)

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Lake Austin Spa Resort. (Photo by Bennett Creative)

Sitting along a scenic waterfront preserve, Lake Austin Spa Resort is the city’s iconic all-inclusive wellness destination. The award-winning retreat offers charming lakeside accommodations, rejuvenating spa experiences, wellness classes, boating, watersports, hikes and nourishing cuisine — a local favorite to recharge and reconnect.

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

Retreat to JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa for a summer escape that blends natural beauty with refined comfort and tranquility. Nestled amid 600 acres of oak-covered hills in Texas Hill Country, the award-winning resort features the exhilarating nine-acre River Bluff Water Experience, eight culinary destinations, rejuvenating wellness treatments at Lantana Spa, two PGA TOUR Championship golf courses, sports courts, daily scheduled activities and luxury accommodations. Every detail inspires relaxation and effortless sophistication. 

Castell Cabins

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Castell Cabins in Castell, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Castell Cabins)

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Castell Cabins. (Photo courtesy of Castell Cabins)

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Castell Cabins. (Photo courtesy of Castell Cabins)

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Castell Cabins. (Photo courtesy of Castell Cabins)

Discover a premier Hill Country destination like no other with Castell Cabins, a cozy riverside hideaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. Just a quick trip from Austin, the historic, quaint town of Castell is located along the banks of the spring-fed Llano River — right in the heart of Texas. 

Limestone Fields

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Limestone Fields in Jewett, Texas. (Photo by Richard Casteel)

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Photo by Richard Casteel

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Photo by Richard Casteel

Limestone Fields sits on Lake Limestone in Jewett, Texas — a 16-acre retreat with 10 cabins, cedar soaking tubs, a working farm, two Highland cows, walking trails and a communal barn for cooking, art projects and gathering. Designed for the perfect getaway, guests can rest, reflect and recharge. 

Lodgewell

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Lodgewell’s Falling Leaves home. (Photo courtesy of Lodgewell)

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Lodgewell’s The Bloomhouse. (Photo courtesy of Lodgewell)

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Lodgewell’s The Haven. (Photo courtesy of Lodgewell)

Lodgewell curates handpicked homes and retreats across Austin and the Texas Hill Country, designed for unforgettable stays and gatherings — sculptural escapes tucked into the trees, sunlit sanctuaries with restorative, resort-style pools and estates built for long tables and longer nights. Logewell invites guests to linger a bit longer and turn weekends into stories worth sharing. 

The Loren Austin

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The Loren at Lady Bird Lake. (Photo by James Thomas)

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The Loren Austin. (Photo by James Thomas)

Located on the edge of Lady Bird Lake, The Loren Austin offers exceptional views of the city skyline and Lady Bird Lake. Guests can enjoy striking design and architecture, an enviable art collection and Nido, their world-class top-floor restaurant, with sweeping views of the sunset over the city. 

Hotel San Jose

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Hotel San Jose on South Congress Avenue. (Photo by Andrea Calo)

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Hotel San Jose. (Photo by Andrea Calo)

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Hotel San Jose. (Photo by Andrea Calo)

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Hotel San Jose. (Photo by Andrea Calo)

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Hotel San Jose. (Photo by Andrea Calo)

The iconic Hotel San José is a lush, hidden oasis from the bustle of South Congress Avenue. Savor a cold martini and live music at the Courtyard Lounge, take a dip in the pool and settle in for the perfect summer staycation at a coveted Austin original.

Frame Hotels

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Frame Hotels on South Congress Avenue. (Photo by Casey Dunn)

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Frame Hotels. (Photo by Casey Dunn)

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Frame Hotels. (Photo by Casey Dunn)

Frame Hotels offers a quieter way to stay in Austin: adults-only, design-led boutique hotels just off South Congress Avenue. Private lanais, spa-style baths, SFERRA linens and keyless arrival create a stay that feels intimate, independent and deeply considered, yet steps from restaurants, shops, galleries and live music.

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Photo by Andrea Calo

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Hotel Magdalena

Escape to Hotel Magdalena, a lake house-inspired oasis in the heart of South Congress. Settle into a laidback Austin summer staycation with slow mornings at Summer on Music Lane for fresh coffee, house-made pastries and breakfast favorites before drifting into poolside afternoons, warm Texas sunsets and nightcaps at Equipment Room.